Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 6 February 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Republic of China Air Force
Registration Number: 217
Location: near Chongqing Airport (CKG) –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft wings and control surfacesAircraft wings and control surfaces
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a catastrophic icing event, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The incident was caused by the formation of ice on the aircraft’s wings and control surfaces, leading to loss of lift and control.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic icing event, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The incident was caused by the formation of ice on the aircraft’s wings and control surfaces, leading to loss of lift and control.
Description
Crashed due to icing. There were fatalities and serious injuries as a result of the accident.
Source of Information
http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/21338/?page=2http://www.santafe.gov.ar/hemerotecadigital/diario/21338/?page=2Primary Cause
Icing of aircraft wings and control surfaces.Icing of aircraft wings and control surfaces.Share on:
